FM 337 over Elam Creek
GoodBandera County, Texas · 8.46 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 150100085504020
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 337 over Elam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 337 over Elam Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 337 over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 337 over Elam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 337 over Elam Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 337 over Elam Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 337 over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.